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Not Sold (Est: £10,272 - £14,552)

1956 Simca Plein–Ciel

France • 15 Mar 2026 • Lot 90

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1956 Simca Plein-Ciel, a rare and stylish French coupe, requires significant work. While it was recently restarted, the gearbox is blocked, the clutch is inoperative and corrosion is present.

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Condition 

3

The listing explicitly states the gearbox is blocked, the clutch is inoperative, and there are traces of corrosion. This points to a car with several mechanical and cosmetic problems requiring substantial reconditioning.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

372043

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

1956 - Simca Plein-Ciel

Erratum: Vehicle not shown, sold by designation, to be collected in the Alpes-Maritimes at the end of the sale; please note that the gearbox is blocked and the clutch inoperative.

Chassis no.

372043

French registration

Brochure:
"An elegant and confidential popular French car".
In the mid-1950s, Simca introduced the Océane and Plein-Ciel in a bid to conquer the luxury car segment.
The Plein-Ciel sports an elegant 2-door coupé body signed and produced by Facel-Metallon, the workshop responsible for the finest French cars of the era!
Our example joined the previous owner's museum in 2002.

It was then immobilized and displayed in the Facel-Vega corner.

In 2025, it was purchased by the current owner, who had it restarted by his own workshop.
Today, the car runs quite well, but a regular service is in order.

We also note a few traces of corrosion, visible on the condition report!
Rare on the market, Simca Plein-Ciel cars are among the most attractive popular ...

Points of note

£12,004

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£12,004

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£12,004

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